You can still make money on flips here though. 

I'm in real estate full time so I'm happy to connect and help you get started.

Here is some key information:Property recently hit the market and has 2 cash offers alreadyThe seller provided a pre-inspection report, which I shared with 2 different lenders, both think it may fail conventional financing due to potential structural and electrical issues (realtor thinks it could pass conventional)Seller has 100% equity but is behind on other payments (not sure of the urgency money is needed)This is my first attempt at an “investment” property so I’m new to thisI see 3 optionsMove forward with an offer using conventional loan pre-qualification-Not as attractive of an offer to the seller-Possibility that appraiser calls out structural/electrical issues that need to be fixed before closing, effectively causing financing to fail- Best terms and fewest loan fees for meUse a rehab style loan such as ChoiceRenovation-Even less attractive than a conventional offer to seller, but less risk of failed financing if appraiser calls out issues-Slightly worse fees and interest rates compared to conventional-Lenders tell me possibly up to 60-90 days closing in some cases, with red-tape for contractor requirements and draw schedules (sounds like the most hoops to jump through during rehab)Use a hard money lender-Most attractive loan option I can give to seller so I can compete-Much higher fees and interest rate for me-need to refinance into a conventional at the end of rehab (not familiar with seasoning periods but I think this is a factor as well)Which option would you do?

Any recommendations on real estate investing course or classes? 

While raising money is an important skill, what makes or breaks the investment will be operations. 

House hacking in Chicago can be a game-changer—letting you live for free (or close to it) while building wealth through real estate.

If investing in real estate was easy, everyone would have passive income.

The RTR team wanted us to invest in real estate and most importantly to see us be successful long term.

I am starting real estate school soon to get my license but here in Florida I was told I can buy as an investor without.